71302 ZIP Code
Alexandria, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 71302 |
| City/Town: | Alexandria |
| County: | Rapides |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,559 |
| Median Household Income: | $36,012 |
| Per Capita Income: | $23,466 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,188 |
| Median Home Value: | $100,200 |
| Land Area: | 57.7 sq miles
149.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.1 sq miles
5.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.1970, -92.3702 |
Population Information (71302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,559 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,265 | 46.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,294 | 53.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,151 | 8.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 823 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 798 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,130 | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 891 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,853 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,422 | 10.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,538 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,127 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 810 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,346 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 549 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 121 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (71302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $100,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $828 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,188 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,017 | 81.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,171 | 18.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,966 | 59.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,051 | 40.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (71302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,766 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 224 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,297 | 14.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,491 | 39.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,981 | 22.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 485 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 814 | 9.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 474 | 5.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (71302 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $36,012 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $56,190 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $51,027 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $23,466 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (71302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,850 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,367 | 91.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 483 | 8.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,719 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,040 | 75.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 974 | 18.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 353 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (71302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,960 | 14.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,100 | 81.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 53 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 30 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 400 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 93 | 0.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 131 | 1.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 57 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 65 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (71302 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 554 | 11.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 444 | 8.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 812 | 16.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 656 | 13.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 550 | 11.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 720 | 14.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 496 | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 524 | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 151 | 3.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 110 | 2.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (71302 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,563 | 66.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 534 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 370 | 6.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 28 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 441 | 8.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 100 | 1.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (71302 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 81 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 364 | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 149 | 2.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 72 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 497 | 9.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 266 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 90 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 159 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 258 | 4.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,032 | 37.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 754 | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 331 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 314 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (71302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 31.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (71302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,155 | 89.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,627 | 41.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,388 | 61.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,316 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (71302 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,624 | 72.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,664 | 33.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,141 | 22.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 715 | 14.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 110 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,535 | 30.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (71302 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,740 | 76.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 86 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 260 | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 107 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 250 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 127 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 49 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 564 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (71302 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 365 | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 616 | 10.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 438 | 7.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 621 | 10.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,154 | 18.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,178 | 19.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 714 | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 884 | 14.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 218 | 3.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (71302 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 142 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 301 | 4.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,931 | 31.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,184 | 51.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 617 | 10.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 13 | 0.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (71302 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,852 | 36.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 20 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,116 | 62.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 28 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (71302 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 975 | 19.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,897 | 37.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,573 | 31.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 572 | 11.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (71302 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 507 | 17.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 974 | 32.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 503 | 17.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 397 | 13.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 227 | 7.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 297 | 10.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 59 | 2.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (71302 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,114 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $329 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $828 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.70 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.38 |
Households (71302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,017 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,773 | 35.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 458 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 786 | 15.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,306 | 46.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,555 | 31.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,502 | 29.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.68 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.37 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (71302 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,845 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,378 | 49.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,775 | 36.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 83 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 582 | 12.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,549 | 52.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (71302 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,193 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 318 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 122 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,286 | 40.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 951 | 29.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 516 | 16.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (71302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,980 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 769 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,471 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,829 | 21.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 359 | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,525 | 53.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 945 | 33.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (71302 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,605 | 85.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,728 | 12.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,209 | 70.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 519 | 30.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 160 | 9.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (71302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,424 | 99.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 21 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 135 | 642.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 135 | 642.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 135 | 642.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 44 | 209.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 65 | 309.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 24 | 114.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (71302 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,408 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,224 | 98.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 184 | 1.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 83 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 101 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (71302 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,017 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,400 | 87.7% | 89.4% |
Alexandria, LA71302